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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.17 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.17 and 28.19 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.17 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.17 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.17 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 1,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.38/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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