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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 28.60 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 28.60 and 19.27 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 28.60 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/28.60 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 28.60 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.12/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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