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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 57.93 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 57.93 and 28.56 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 57.93 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/57.93 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 57.93 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654.48/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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