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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.57, 63.86 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.57, 63.86 and 28.22 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.57 : 63.86 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.57/63.86 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.57x = 63.86 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.57x = 1,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.67/42.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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