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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 39.08 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 39.08 and 28.04 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 39.08 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/39.08 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 39.08 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 1,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.68/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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