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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.27, 49.99 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.27, 49.99 and 28.07 is: 38.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.27 : 49.99 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.27/49.99 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.27x = 49.99 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.27x = 1,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.22/36.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.69

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