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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 39.92 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 39.92 and 28.48 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 39.92 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/39.92 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 39.92 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 1,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.92/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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