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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.06 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.06 and 19.04 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.06 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.06 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.06 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.82/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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