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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.45 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.45 and 19.41 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.45 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.45 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.45 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.43/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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