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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.07, 58.02 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.07, 58.02 and 28.24 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.07 : 58.02 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.07/58.02 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.07x = 58.02 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.07x = 1,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.48/42.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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