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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.62, 50.49 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.62, 50.49 and 27.41 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.62 : 50.49 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.62/50.49 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.62x = 50.49 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.62x = 1,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.68/36.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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