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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.50, 59.25 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.50, 59.25 and 28.10 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.50 : 59.25 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.50/59.25 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.50x = 59.25 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.50x = 1,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.93/39.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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