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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 41.94 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 41.94 and 28.83 is: 39.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 41.94 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/41.94 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 41.94 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.13/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.55

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