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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.41, 54.42 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.41, 54.42 and 28.50 is: 39.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.41 : 54.42 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.41/54.42 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.41x = 54.42 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.41x = 1,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.97/39.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.36

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