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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 63.33 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 63.33 and 28.84 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 63.33 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/63.33 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 63.33 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.44/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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