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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.68 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.68 and 19.86 is: 27.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.68 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.68 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.68 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.21/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.40

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