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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.97 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.97 and 8.63 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.97 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.97 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.97 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.01/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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