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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 54.20 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 54.20 and 28.13 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 54.20 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/54.20 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 54.20 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.23/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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