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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.94 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.94 and 28.46 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.94 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.94 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.94 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421.27/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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