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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 54.92 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 54.92 and 28.15 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 54.92 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/54.92 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 54.92 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.03/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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