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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.44, 50.24 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.44, 50.24 and 28.16 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.44 : 50.24 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.44/50.24 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.44x = 50.24 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.44x = 1,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.76/36.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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