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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.75, 63.99 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.75, 63.99 and 28.22 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.75 : 63.99 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.75/63.99 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.75x = 63.99 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.75x = 1,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.48/42.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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