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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.12 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.12 and 19.06 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.12 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.12 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.12 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.70/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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