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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.01 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.01 and 19.34 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.01 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.01 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.01 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.53/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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