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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.52 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.52 and 28.46 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.52 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.52 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.52 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.10/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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