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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 42.06 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 42.06 and 28.80 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 42.06 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/42.06 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 42.06 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 1,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.33/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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