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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 56.96 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 56.96 and 28.99 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 56.96 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/56.96 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 56.96 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.27/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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