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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 50.01 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 50.01 and 27.07 is: 37.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 50.01 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/50.01 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 50.01 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.77/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.31

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