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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.61, 55.01 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.61, 55.01 and 28.69 is: 43.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.61 : 55.01 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.61/55.01 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.61x = 55.01 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.61x = 1,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578.24/36.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.11

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