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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.15, 63.26 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.15, 63.26 and 28.44 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.15 : 63.26 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.15/63.26 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.15x = 63.26 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.15x = 1,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798.97/42.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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