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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 43.43 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 43.43 and 19.93 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 43.43 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/43.43 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 43.43 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.56/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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