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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 51.06 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 51.06 and 28.42 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 51.06 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/51.06 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 51.06 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.13/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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