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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 49.98 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 49.98 and 28.08 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 49.98 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/49.98 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 49.98 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 1,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.44/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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