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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 42.92 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 42.92 and 10.58 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 42.92 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/42.92 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 42.92 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.83/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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