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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.44, 51.60 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.44, 51.60 and 28.08 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.44 : 51.60 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.44/51.60 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.44x = 51.60 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.44x = 1,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.93/37.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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