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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.48 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.48 and 10.29 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.48 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.48 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.48 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.12/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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