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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 42.01 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 42.01 and 19 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 42.01 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/42.01 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 42.01 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.10/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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