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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 43.22 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 43.22 and 19.65 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 43.22 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/43.22 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 43.22 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.27/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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