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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.95 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.95 and 19.05 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.95 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.95 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.95 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.15/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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