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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 49.97 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 49.97 and 28.02 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 49.97 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/49.97 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 49.97 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 1,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.23/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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