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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 42.93 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 42.93 and 28.09 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 42.93 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/42.93 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 42.93 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 1,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.90/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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