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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 60.12 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 60.12 and 28.08 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 60.12 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/60.12 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 60.12 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.17/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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