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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 58.68 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 58.68 and 28.42 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 58.68 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/58.68 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 58.68 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 1,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667.69/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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