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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.73, 52.13 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.73, 52.13 and 28.56 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.73 : 52.13 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.73/52.13 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.73x = 52.13 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.73x = 1,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.10/37.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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