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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 51.03 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 51.03 and 28.74 is: 39.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 51.03 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/51.03 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 51.03 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.60/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.71

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