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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.70 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.70 and 19.80 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.70 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.70 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.70 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.26/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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