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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 29.38 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 29.38 and 19.27 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 29.38 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/29.38 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 29.38 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.15/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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