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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 60.32 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 60.32 and 28.20 is: 42.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 60.32 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/60.32 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 60.32 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.02/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.36

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