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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.21 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.21 and 28.16 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.21 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.21 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.21 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 1,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.15/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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