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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 28.06 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.06 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.06 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.06 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.28/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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