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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 53.85 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 53.85 and 28 is: 38.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 53.85 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/53.85 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 53.85 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.80/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.61

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