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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.56, 54.80 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.56, 54.80 and 28.06 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.56 : 54.80 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.56/54.80 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.56x = 54.80 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.56x = 1,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.69/36.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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