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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.24, 49.94 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.24, 49.94 and 27.06 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.24 : 49.94 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.24/49.94 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.24x = 49.94 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.24x = 1,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.19/36.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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