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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 59.55 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 59.55 and 28.29 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 59.55 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/59.55 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 59.55 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 1,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.67/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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