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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 57.66 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 57.66 and 28.45 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 57.66 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/57.66 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 57.66 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 1,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.43/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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