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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.13 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.13 and 19.29 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.13 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.13 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.13 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.98/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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