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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 56.36 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 56.36 and 28.70 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 56.36 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/56.36 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 56.36 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.53/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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