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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 64.02 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 64.02 and 28.25 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 64.02 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/64.02 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 64.02 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.35/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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