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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 54.66 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 54.66 and 28.73 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 54.66 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/54.66 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 54.66 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 1,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.38/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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