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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 39.80 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 39.80 and 19.16 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 39.80 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/39.80 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 39.80 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.42/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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