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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 56.37 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 56.37 and 28.74 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 56.37 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/56.37 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 56.37 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 1,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.07/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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