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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.28 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.28 and 19.18 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.28 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.28 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.28 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.01/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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