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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.64, 56.36 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.64, 56.36 and 28.58 is: 42.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.64 : 56.36 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.64/56.36 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.64x = 56.36 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.64x = 1,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.77/37.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.79

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