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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.02 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.02 and 28.76 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.02 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.02 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.02 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.50/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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