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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 55.10 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 55.10 and 28.28 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 55.10 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/55.10 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 55.10 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558.23/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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