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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 52.74 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 52.74 and 28.54 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 52.74 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/52.74 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 52.74 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.20/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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