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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 41.70 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 41.70 and 28.20 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 41.70 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/41.70 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 41.70 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 1,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.94/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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