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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 43.10 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 43.10 and 20.19 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 43.10 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/43.10 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 43.10 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.02/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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