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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 53.29 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 53.29 and 28.25 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 53.29 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/53.29 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 53.29 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.41/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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