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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 39.24 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 39.24 and 19.20 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 39.24 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/39.24 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 39.24 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.56/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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