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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 39.01 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 39.01 and 19.06 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 39.01 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/39.01 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 39.01 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.48/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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