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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 53.11 and 28.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 53.11 and 28.67 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 53.11 = 28.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/53.11 = 28.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 53.11 × 28.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.25/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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