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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.24, 55.80 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.24, 55.80 and 28.11 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.24 : 55.80 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.24/55.80 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.24x = 55.80 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.24x = 1,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.54/37.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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