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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 42.16 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 42.16 and 19.06 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 42.16 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/42.16 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 42.16 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.57/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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