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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.29, 57.43 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.29, 57.43 and 28.16 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.29 : 57.43 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.29/57.43 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.29x = 57.43 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.29x = 1,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.23/38.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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