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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 42.62 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 42.62 and 11.30 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 42.62 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/42.62 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 42.62 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.55/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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