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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 54.91 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 54.91 and 28.56 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 54.91 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/54.91 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 54.91 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 1,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.23/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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