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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.24 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.24 and 19.82 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.24 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.24 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.24 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.74/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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