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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 42.06 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 42.06 and 10.93 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 42.06 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/42.06 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 42.06 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.66/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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