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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.89 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.89 and 28.16 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.89 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.89 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.89 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.34/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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