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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.08 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.08 and 19.11 is: 28.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.08 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.08 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.08 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.16/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.63

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