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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43.02 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43.02 and 19.67 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43.02 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43.02 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43.02 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.99/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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