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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 50.96 and 28.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 50.96 and 28.75 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 50.96 = 28.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/50.96 = 28.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 50.96 × 28.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.10/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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