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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 41.96 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 41.96 and 19.43 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 41.96 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/41.96 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 41.96 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.98/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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