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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 42.26 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 42.26 and 19.62 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 42.26 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/42.26 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 42.26 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.14/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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