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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 50.06 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 50.06 and 28.12 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 50.06 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/50.06 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 50.06 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.69/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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