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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.10 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.10 and 8.81 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.10 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.10 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.10 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.86/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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