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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 42.48 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 42.48 and 28.02 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 42.48 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/42.48 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 42.48 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.29/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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