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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 49.69 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 49.69 and 28.79 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 49.69 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/49.69 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 49.69 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.58/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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