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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.90, 55.03 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.90, 55.03 and 28.22 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.90 : 55.03 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.90/55.03 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.90x = 55.03 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.90x = 1,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.95/39.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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