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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.51, 63.63 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.51, 63.63 and 28.92 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.51 : 63.63 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.51/63.63 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.51x = 63.63 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.51x = 1,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.18/42.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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