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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.39 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.39 and 19.72 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.39 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.39 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.39 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.93/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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