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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 50.09 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 50.09 and 28.18 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 50.09 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/50.09 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 50.09 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.67/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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