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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 56.48 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 56.48 and 28.66 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 56.48 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/56.48 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 56.48 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.72/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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