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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.62, 50.09 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.62, 50.09 and 36.48 is: 49.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.62 : 50.09 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.62/50.09 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.62x = 50.09 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.62x = 1,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.29/36.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.90

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