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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.50 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.50 and 28.24 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.50 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.50 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.50 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 1,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.20/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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