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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.58, 58.77 and 28.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.58, 58.77 and 28.77 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.58 : 58.77 = 28.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.58/58.77 = 28.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.58x = 58.77 × 28.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.58x = 1,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690.81/42.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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