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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.81, 59.74 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.81, 59.74 and 28.49 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.81 : 59.74 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.81/59.74 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.81x = 59.74 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.81x = 1,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.01/39.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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