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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.14, 55.94 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.14, 55.94 and 28.19 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.14 : 55.94 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.14/55.94 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.14x = 55.94 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.14x = 1,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.53/37.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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