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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 52.63 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 52.63 and 28.45 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 52.63 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/52.63 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 52.63 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 1,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.32/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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