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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 52.02 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 52.02 and 28.53 is: 39.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 52.02 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/52.02 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 52.02 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 1,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.13/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.33

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