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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 28.84 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 28.84 and 19.46 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 28.84 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/28.84 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 28.84 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.23/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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