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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.06 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.06 and 19.03 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.06 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.06 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.06 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.40/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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