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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 42.91 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 42.91 and 28.10 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 42.91 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/42.91 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 42.91 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.49/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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