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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.30, 51.44 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.30, 51.44 and 28.12 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.30 : 51.44 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.30/51.44 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.30x = 51.44 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.30x = 1,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.49/37.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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