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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.76 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.76 and 9.50 is: 14.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.76 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.76 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.76 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.22/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.25

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