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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 42.45 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 42.45 and 28.13 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 42.45 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/42.45 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 42.45 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.91/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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