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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.75 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.75 and 28.06 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.75 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.75 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.75 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564.35/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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