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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 56.85 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 56.85 and 28.19 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 56.85 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/56.85 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 56.85 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.74/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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