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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.51, 59.06 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.51, 59.06 and 28.02 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.51 : 59.06 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.51/59.06 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.51x = 59.06 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.51x = 1,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654.72/39.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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