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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.56, 63.80 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.56, 63.80 and 28.13 is: 42.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.56 : 63.80 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.56/63.80 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.56x = 63.80 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.56x = 1,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.23/42.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.16

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