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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 30.00 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 30.00 and 19.15 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 30.00 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/30.00 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 30.00 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.67/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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