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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 28.96 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 28.96 and 19.23 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 28.96 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/28.96 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 28.96 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.90/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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