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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.67 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.67 and 19.91 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.67 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.67 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.67 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.56/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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