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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.04, 55.60 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.04, 55.60 and 28.06 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.04 : 55.60 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.04/55.60 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.04x = 55.60 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.04x = 1,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.14/37.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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