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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.58, 51.84 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.58, 51.84 and 28.35 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.58 : 51.84 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.58/51.84 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.58x = 51.84 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.58x = 1,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.66/37.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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