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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 51.13 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 51.13 and 28.86 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 51.13 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/51.13 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 51.13 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 1,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.46/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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