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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.54 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.54 and 28.83 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.54 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.54 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.54 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.40/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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