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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.06 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.06 and 19.11 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.06 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.06 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.06 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.78/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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