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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 63 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 63 and 28.49 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 63 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/63 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 63 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.79/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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