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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 39.39 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 39.39 and 28.05 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 39.39 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/39.39 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 39.39 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.89/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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