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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.82, 59.11 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.82, 59.11 and 28.26 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.82 : 59.11 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.82/59.11 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.82x = 59.11 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.82x = 1,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.45/42.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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