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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 28.99 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 28.99 and 19.24 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 28.99 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/28.99 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 28.99 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.65/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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