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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.56, 50.46 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.56, 50.46 and 27.83 is: 38.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.56 : 50.46 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.56/50.46 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.56x = 50.46 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.56x = 1,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.05/36.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.41

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