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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.28 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.28 and 28.26 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.28 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.28 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.28 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.69/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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