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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 62.93 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 62.93 and 19.13 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 62.93 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/62.93 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 62.93 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 1,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203.44/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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