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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 52.99 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 52.99 and 28.01 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 52.99 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/52.99 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 52.99 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.25/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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