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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.12, 49.82 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.12, 49.82 and 27.82 is: 38.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.12 : 49.82 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.12/49.82 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.12x = 49.82 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.12x = 1,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.07/36.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.38

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