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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.18, 192.28 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.18, 192.28 and 36.88 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.18 : 192.28 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.18/192.28 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.18x = 192.28 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.18x = 7,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.29/128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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