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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 55.16 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 55.16 and 28.76 is: 43.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 55.16 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/55.16 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 55.16 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.40/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.09

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