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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 39.84 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 39.84 and 19.66 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 39.84 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/39.84 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 39.84 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.25/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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