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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 39.39 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 39.39 and 28.66 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 39.39 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/39.39 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 39.39 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 1,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.92/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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