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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 54.17 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 54.17 and 28.54 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 54.17 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/54.17 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 54.17 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545.74/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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