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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.77, 59.01 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.77, 59.01 and 28.19 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.77 : 59.01 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.77/59.01 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.77x = 59.01 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.77x = 1,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.49/42.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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