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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 53.85 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 53.85 and 28.13 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 53.85 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/53.85 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 53.85 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 1,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.64/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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