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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 52.53 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 52.53 and 28.23 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 52.53 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/52.53 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 52.53 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 1,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.92/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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