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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 42.45 and 28.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 42.45 and 28.00 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 42.45 = 28.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/42.45 = 28.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 42.45 × 28.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 1,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.47/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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