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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 55.15 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 55.15 and 28.18 is: 42.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 55.15 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/55.15 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 55.15 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 1,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.13/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.42

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