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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 50.68 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 50.68 and 35.99 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 50.68 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/50.68 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 50.68 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.97/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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