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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 52.91 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 52.91 and 28.65 is: 39.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 52.91 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/52.91 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 52.91 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.73/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.53

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