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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.29, 85.94 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.29, 85.94 and 28.39 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.29 : 85.94 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.29/85.94 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.29x = 85.94 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.29x = 2,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439.80/57.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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