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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 56.68 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 56.68 and 28.28 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 56.68 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/56.68 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 56.68 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 1,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.14/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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