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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.88, 59.16 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.88, 59.16 and 28.34 is: 39.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.88 : 59.16 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.88/59.16 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.88x = 59.16 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.88x = 1,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.59/42.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.10

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