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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 58.20 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 58.20 and 28.20 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 58.20 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/58.20 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 58.20 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 1,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.24/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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