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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 49.82 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 49.82 and 27.92 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 49.82 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/49.82 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 49.82 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.96/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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