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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 54.78 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 54.78 and 28.11 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 54.78 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/54.78 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 54.78 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 1,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.89/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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