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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.07, 54.03 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.07, 54.03 and 28.45 is: 42.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.07 : 54.03 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.07/54.03 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.07x = 54.03 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.07x = 1,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.15/36.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.62

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