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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.08 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.08 and 13.62 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.08 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.08 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.08 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.06/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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