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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.22, 54.33 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.22, 54.33 and 28.60 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.22 : 54.33 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.22/54.33 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.22x = 54.33 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.22x = 1,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553.84/36.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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