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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 58.03 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 58.03 and 28.88 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 58.03 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/58.03 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 58.03 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675.76/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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