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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.29, 60.35 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.29, 60.35 and 28.23 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.29 : 60.35 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.29/60.35 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.29x = 60.35 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.29x = 1,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.54/40.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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