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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.62 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.62 and 10.37 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.62 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.62 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.62 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.92/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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