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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.28, 85.88 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.28, 85.88 and 28.33 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.28 : 85.88 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.28/85.88 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.28x = 85.88 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.28x = 2,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.55/57.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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