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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.09 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.09 and 19.97 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.09 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.09 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.09 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.33/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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