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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 42.90 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 42.90 and 19.57 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 42.90 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/42.90 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 42.90 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.55/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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