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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.55, 54.57 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.55, 54.57 and 28.69 is: 39.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.55 : 54.57 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.55/54.57 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.55x = 54.57 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.55x = 1,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.61/39.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.59

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