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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 42.17 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 42.17 and 28.50 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 42.17 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/42.17 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 42.17 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201.70/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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