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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 30.12 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 30.12 and 19.05 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 30.12 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/30.12 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 30.12 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.88/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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