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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 50.15 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 50.15 and 28.15 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 50.15 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/50.15 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 50.15 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.72/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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