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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 39.66 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 39.66 and 19.53 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 39.66 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/39.66 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 39.66 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.56/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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