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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.90, 52.18 and 28.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.90, 52.18 and 28.63 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.90 : 52.18 = 28.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.90/52.18 = 28.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.90x = 52.18 × 28.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.90x = 1,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.91/37.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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