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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.35 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.35 and 28.10 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.35 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.35 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.35 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 1,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.14/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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