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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.19 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.19 and 28.80 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.19 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.19 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.19 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 1,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.33/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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