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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.90, 58.26 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.90, 58.26 and 28.08 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.90 : 58.26 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.90/58.26 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.90x = 58.26 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.90x = 1,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.94/38.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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