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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 53.96 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 53.96 and 28.19 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 53.96 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/53.96 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 53.96 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 1,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.72/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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