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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.25 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.25 and 19.23 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.25 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.25 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.25 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.48/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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