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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 54.84 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 54.84 and 28.11 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 54.84 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/54.84 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 54.84 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.55/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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