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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 60.30 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 60.30 and 28.26 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 60.30 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/60.30 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 60.30 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 1,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.08/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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