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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.24, 50.05 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.24, 50.05 and 28.10 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.24 : 50.05 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.24/50.05 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.24x = 50.05 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.24x = 1,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.41/36.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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