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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 55.36 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 55.36 and 28.36 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 55.36 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/55.36 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 55.36 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.01/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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