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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 39.41 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 39.41 and 19.35 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 39.41 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/39.41 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 39.41 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.52/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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