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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 42.46 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 42.46 and 28.06 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 42.46 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/42.46 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 42.46 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 1,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.43/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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