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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 64.24 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 64.24 and 28.41 is: 42.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 64.24 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/64.24 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 64.24 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 1,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.17/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.57

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