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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.68, 59.44 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.68, 59.44 and 28.96 is: 43.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.68 : 59.44 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.68/59.44 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.68x = 59.44 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.68x = 1,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.38/39.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.38

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