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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 42.07 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 42.07 and 28.20 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 42.07 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/42.07 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 42.07 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 1,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.37/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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