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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.96, 58.66 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.96, 58.66 and 28.92 is: 43.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.96 : 58.66 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.96/58.66 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.96x = 58.66 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.96x = 1,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696.45/38.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.54

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