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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.80 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.80 and 28.66 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.80 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.80 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.80 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.91/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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