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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 42.98 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 42.98 and 19.39 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 42.98 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/42.98 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 42.98 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.38/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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