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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.43 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.43 and 28.10 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.43 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.43 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.43 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.98/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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