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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 42.73 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 42.73 and 28.36 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 42.73 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/42.73 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 42.73 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 1,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.82/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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