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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43.04 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43.04 and 19.77 is: 29.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43.04 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43.04 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43.04 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.90/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.66

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