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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 42.13 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 42.13 and 19.50 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 42.13 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/42.13 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 42.13 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.49/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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