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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 42.84 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 42.84 and 19.43 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 42.84 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/42.84 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 42.84 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.38/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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