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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.16 and 28.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.16 and 28.03 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.16 = 28.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.16 = 28.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.16 × 28.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 1,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.77/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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