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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.97 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.97 and 28.06 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.97 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.97 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.97 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.95/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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