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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 55.19 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 55.19 and 28.15 is: 42.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 55.19 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/55.19 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 55.19 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553.32/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.37

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