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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 52.28 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 52.28 and 28.09 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 52.28 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/52.28 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 52.28 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.55/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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