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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.80, 60.80 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.80, 60.80 and 42.80 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.80 : 60.80 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.80/60.80 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.80x = 60.80 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.80x = 2,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.24/42.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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