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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.31 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.31 and 19.90 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.31 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.31 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.31 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.87/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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