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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 38.61 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 38.61 and 28.13 is: 38.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 38.61 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/38.61 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 38.61 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 1,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.95/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.61

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