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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 59.29 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 59.29 and 28.46 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 59.29 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/59.29 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 59.29 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.03/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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