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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 40 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 40 and 19.28 is: 26.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 40 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/40 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 40 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.20/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.62

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