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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 57.75 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 57.75 and 28.75 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 57.75 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/57.75 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 57.75 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.28/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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