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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.39 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.39 and 28.11 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.39 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.39 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.39 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.34/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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