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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.81, 53.58 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.81, 53.58 and 28.99 is: 40.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.81 : 53.58 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.81/53.58 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.81x = 53.58 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.81x = 1,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553.28/38.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.02

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