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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 52.99 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 52.99 and 28.73 is: 39.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 52.99 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/52.99 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 52.99 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 1,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.40/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.64

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