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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.08 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.08 and 19.43 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.08 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.08 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.08 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.61/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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