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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 49.59 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 49.59 and 27.84 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 49.59 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/49.59 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 49.59 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 1,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.59/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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