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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.53 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.53 and 19.80 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.53 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.53 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.53 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.09/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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