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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 29.16 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 29.16 and 19.02 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 29.16 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/29.16 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 29.16 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.62/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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