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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 42.85 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 42.85 and 28.07 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 42.85 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/42.85 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 42.85 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.80/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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