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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.54, 56.21 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.54, 56.21 and 28.91 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.54 : 56.21 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.54/56.21 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.54x = 56.21 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.54x = 1,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.75/37.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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