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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.15, 54.21 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.15, 54.21 and 28.52 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.15 : 54.21 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.15/54.21 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.15x = 54.21 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.15x = 1,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.20/36.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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