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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 52.94 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 52.94 and 28.05 is: 38.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 52.94 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/52.94 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 52.94 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.97/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.64

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