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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.20 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.20 and 28.13 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.20 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.20 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.20 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 1,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.09/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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