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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.02 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.02 and 19.72 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.02 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.02 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.02 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.35/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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