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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.45 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.45 and 19.23 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.45 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.45 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.45 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.31/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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