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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.24 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.24 and 19.23 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.24 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.24 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.24 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.59/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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