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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.84, 52.26 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.84, 52.26 and 28.18 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.84 : 52.26 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.84/52.26 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.84x = 52.26 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.84x = 1,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.69/37.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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