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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 39.96 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 39.96 and 19.75 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 39.96 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/39.96 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 39.96 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.21/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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