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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 57.48 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 57.48 and 28.19 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 57.48 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/57.48 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 57.48 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.07/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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