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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.39, 54.63 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.39, 54.63 and 28.87 is: 43.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.39 : 54.63 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.39/54.63 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.39x = 54.63 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.39x = 1,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.17/36.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.34

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