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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 39.06 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 39.06 and 28.56 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 39.06 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/39.06 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 39.06 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 1,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.55/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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