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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 59.40 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 59.40 and 28.16 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 59.40 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/59.40 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 59.40 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 1,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.63/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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