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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 55.15 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 55.15 and 28.32 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 55.15 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/55.15 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 55.15 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 1,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.57/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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