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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 28.96 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 28.96 and 13.32 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 28.96 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/28.96 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 28.96 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.75/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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