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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 42.95 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 42.95 and 19.04 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 42.95 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/42.95 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 42.95 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.60/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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