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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.46 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.46 and 28.33 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.46 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.46 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.46 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.61/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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