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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.59, 54.60 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.59, 54.60 and 28.52 is: 39.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.59 : 54.60 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.59/54.60 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.59x = 54.60 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.59x = 1,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.19/39.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.33

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