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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.48, 63.61 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.48, 63.61 and 28.91 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.48 : 63.61 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.48/63.61 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.48x = 63.61 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.48x = 1,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838.97/42.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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