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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 53.95 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 53.95 and 28.91 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 53.95 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/53.95 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 53.95 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.32/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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