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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 53.24 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 53.24 and 28.92 is: 39.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 53.24 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/53.24 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 53.24 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 1,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.70/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.89

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