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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.70, 59.46 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.70, 59.46 and 28.30 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.70 : 59.46 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.70/59.46 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.70x = 59.46 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.70x = 1,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.72/39.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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