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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 57.94 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 57.94 and 28.49 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 57.94 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/57.94 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 57.94 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 1,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650.57/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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