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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.23 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.23 and 19.02 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.23 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.23 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.23 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.95/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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