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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 42.46 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 42.46 and 28.09 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 42.46 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/42.46 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 42.46 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 1,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.70/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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