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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 41.49 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 41.49 and 28.64 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 41.49 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/41.49 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 41.49 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 1,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.27/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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