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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.39, 42.61 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.39, 42.61 and 19.38 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.39 : 42.61 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.39/42.61 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.39x = 42.61 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.39x = 825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.78/28.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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