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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 39.91 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 39.91 and 19.71 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 39.91 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/39.91 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 39.91 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.63/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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