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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 38.58 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 38.58 and 28.04 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 38.58 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/38.58 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 38.58 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 1,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.64/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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