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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 28.93 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 28.93 and 19.01 is: 28.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 28.93 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/28.93 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 28.93 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.96/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.29

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