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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.46 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.46 and 28.27 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.46 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.46 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.46 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.39/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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