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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 29.24 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 29.24 and 19.10 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 29.24 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/29.24 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 29.24 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.24/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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