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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 53.79 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 53.79 and 28.66 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 53.79 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/53.79 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 53.79 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.62/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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