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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 53.67 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 53.67 and 28.01 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 53.67 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/53.67 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 53.67 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.30/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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