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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.40, 59.10 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.40, 59.10 and 28.76 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.40 : 59.10 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.40/59.10 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.40x = 59.10 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.40x = 1,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.72/39.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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