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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.04 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.04 and 28.25 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.04 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.04 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.04 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667.88/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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