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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 63.04 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 63.04 and 19.19 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 63.04 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/63.04 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 63.04 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.42/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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