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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 157.13 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 157.13 and 36.28 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 157.13 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/157.13 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 157.13 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 5,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700.68/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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