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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.44 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.44 and 19.77 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.44 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.44 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.44 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.01/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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