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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.37 and 8.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.37 and 8.99 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 42.37 = 8.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/42.37 = 8.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 42.37 × 8.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.65/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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