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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 58.37 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 58.37 and 28.76 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 58.37 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/58.37 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 58.37 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 1,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.29/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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