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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 42.92 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 42.92 and 19.55 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 42.92 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/42.92 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 42.92 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.01/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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