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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.52, 57.74 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.52, 57.74 and 28.88 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.52 : 57.74 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.52/57.74 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.52x = 57.74 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.52x = 1,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667.53/38.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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