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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.45, 50.09 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.45, 50.09 and 35.24 is: 48.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.45 : 50.09 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.45/50.09 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.45x = 50.09 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.45x = 1,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.74/36.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.42

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