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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.93 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.93 and 13.60 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.93 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.93 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.93 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.45/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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