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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 53.16 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 53.16 and 28.11 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 53.16 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/53.16 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 53.16 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.09/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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