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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.56, 58.76 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.56, 58.76 and 28 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.56 : 58.76 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.56/58.76 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.56x = 58.76 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.56x = 1,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.28/42.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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