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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 39.72 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 39.72 and 19.08 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 39.72 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/39.72 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 39.72 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.86/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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