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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.32, 51.44 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.32, 51.44 and 28.14 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.32 : 51.44 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.32/51.44 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.32x = 51.44 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.32x = 1,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.52/37.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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