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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 39.17 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 39.17 and 19.66 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 39.17 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/39.17 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 39.17 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.08/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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