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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 58.24 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 58.24 and 28.16 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 58.24 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/58.24 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 58.24 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 1,640.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.04/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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