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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 59.24 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 59.24 and 28.36 is: 39.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 59.24 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/59.24 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 59.24 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 1,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.05/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.14

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