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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 39.52 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 39.52 and 19.45 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 39.52 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/39.52 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 39.52 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.74/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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