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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.04 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.04 and 28.45 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.04 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.04 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.04 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 1,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.52/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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