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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.08 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.08 and 19.13 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.08 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.08 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.08 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 747.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.31/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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