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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 28.91 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 28.91 and 19.25 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 28.91 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/28.91 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 28.91 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.28/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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