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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 43.04 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 43.04 and 19.60 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 43.04 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/43.04 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 43.04 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.58/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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