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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 59.15 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 59.15 and 28.64 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 59.15 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/59.15 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 59.15 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 1,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.91/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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