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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.45, 50.15 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.45, 50.15 and 28.24 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.45 : 50.15 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.45/50.15 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.45x = 50.15 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.45x = 1,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.18/36.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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