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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.77, 52.08 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.77, 52.08 and 28.01 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.77 : 52.08 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.77/52.08 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.77x = 52.08 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.77x = 1,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.50/37.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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