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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.39 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.39 and 19.29 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.39 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.39 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.39 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.18/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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