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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 42.28 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 42.28 and 19.19 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 42.28 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/42.28 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 42.28 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.35/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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