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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.51 and 28.06 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.51 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.51 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.51 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 1,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.55/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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