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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.55, 50.44 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.55, 50.44 and 28.35 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.55 : 50.44 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.55/50.44 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.55x = 50.44 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.55x = 1,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.97/36.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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