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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.99, 59.35 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.99, 59.35 and 28.45 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.99 : 59.35 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.99/59.35 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.99x = 59.35 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.99x = 1,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.39/42.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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