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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 40.64 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 40.64 and 28.40 is: 40.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 40.64 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/40.64 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 40.64 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 1,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.18/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.64

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