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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 41.70 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 41.70 and 28.80 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 41.70 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/41.70 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 41.70 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 1,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.96/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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