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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 49.91 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 49.91 and 19.79 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 49.91 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/49.91 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 49.91 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.64/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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