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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.51, 51.81 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.51, 51.81 and 28.81 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.51 : 51.81 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.51/51.81 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.51x = 51.81 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.51x = 1,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.65/37.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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