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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 42.81 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 42.81 and 7.16 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 42.81 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/42.81 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 42.81 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.68/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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