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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 49.82 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 49.82 and 28.76 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 49.82 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/49.82 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 49.82 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 1,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.43/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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