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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 51.11 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 51.11 and 28.82 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 51.11 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/51.11 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 51.11 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.79/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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