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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.51, 41.99 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.51, 41.99 and 28.49 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.51 : 41.99 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.51/41.99 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.51x = 41.99 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.51x = 1,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.94/30.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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