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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 40.05 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 40.05 and 28.34 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 40.05 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/40.05 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 40.05 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.82/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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