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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.79, 52.08 and 28.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.79, 52.08 and 28.61 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.79 : 52.08 = 28.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.79/52.08 = 28.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.79x = 52.08 × 28.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.79x = 1,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490.01/37.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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