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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 39.06 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 39.06 and 19.12 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 39.06 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/39.06 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 39.06 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.83/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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