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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 50.18 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 50.18 and 28.19 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 50.18 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/50.18 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 50.18 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.18/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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