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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 28.77 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 28.77 and 19.29 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 28.77 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/28.77 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 28.77 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.97/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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