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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.45 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.45 and 28.39 is: 39.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.45 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.45 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.45 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.04/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.14

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