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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 41.98 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 41.98 and 19.31 is: 28.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 41.98 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/41.98 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 41.98 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.41/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.94

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