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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.32, 51.52 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.32, 51.52 and 28.11 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.32 : 51.52 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.32/51.52 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.32x = 51.52 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.32x = 1,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.36/37.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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