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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.14, 53.97 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.14, 53.97 and 28.76 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.14 : 53.97 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.14/53.97 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.14x = 53.97 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.14x = 1,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.18/39.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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