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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 58.52 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 58.52 and 28.96 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 58.52 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/58.52 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 58.52 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 1,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.74/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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