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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 42.78 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 42.78 and 28.11 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 42.78 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/42.78 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 42.78 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 1,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.33/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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