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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.93 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.93 and 19.42 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.93 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.93 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.93 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.28/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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