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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.14 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.14 and 19.03 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.14 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.14 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.14 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.92/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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