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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.12, 50.04 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.12, 50.04 and 35.28 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.12 : 50.04 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.12/50.04 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.12x = 50.04 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.12x = 1,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.41/36.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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