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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 42.81 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 42.81 and 28.23 is: 39.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 42.81 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/42.81 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 42.81 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.53/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.04

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