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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 62.94 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 62.94 and 19.15 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 62.94 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/62.94 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 62.94 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 1,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.30/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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