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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.41 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.41 and 19.85 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.41 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.41 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.41 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.99/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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