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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.74, 53.54 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.74, 53.54 and 28.39 is: 39.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.74 : 53.54 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.74/53.54 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.74x = 53.54 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.74x = 1,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.00/38.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.24

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