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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.87, 58.22 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.87, 58.22 and 28.71 is: 43.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.87 : 58.22 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.87/58.22 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.87x = 58.22 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.87x = 1,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.50/38.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.00

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