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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 42.01 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 42.01 and 9.99 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 42.01 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/42.01 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 42.01 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.42/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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