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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 57.41 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 57.41 and 28.06 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 57.41 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/57.41 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 57.41 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.92/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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