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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.24, 50.03 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.24, 50.03 and 28.02 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.24 : 50.03 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.24/50.03 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.24x = 50.03 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.24x = 1,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.70/36.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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