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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.15 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.15 and 28.09 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.15 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.15 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.15 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.92/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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