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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.36 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.36 and 28.19 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.36 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.36 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.36 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 1,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.92/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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