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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 28.98 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 28.98 and 19.16 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 28.98 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/28.98 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 28.98 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.26/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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