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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 42.10 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 42.10 and 19.53 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 42.10 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/42.10 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 42.10 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.21/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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