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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.96 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.96 and 13.60 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.96 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.96 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.96 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.86/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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