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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.44 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.44 and 19.28 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.44 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.44 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.44 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.24/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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