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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.30 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.30 and 28.08 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.30 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.30 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.30 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.54/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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