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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.28 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.28 and 19.27 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.28 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.28 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.28 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.04/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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