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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 38.93 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 38.93 and 28.44 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 38.93 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/38.93 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 38.93 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.03/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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