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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 42.13 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 42.13 and 28.81 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 42.13 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/42.13 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 42.13 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 1,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213.77/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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