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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.50, 54.55 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.50, 54.55 and 28.06 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.50 : 54.55 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.50/54.55 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.50x = 54.55 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.50x = 1,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.67/39.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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