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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.30, 54.26 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.30, 54.26 and 28.97 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.30 : 54.26 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.30/54.26 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.30x = 54.26 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.30x = 1,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.50/39.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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