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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.78 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.78 and 19.48 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.78 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.78 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.78 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.35/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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