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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 54.05 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 54.05 and 28.86 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 54.05 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/54.05 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 54.05 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.88/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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