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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 50.57 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 50.57 and 28 is: 38.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 50.57 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/50.57 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 50.57 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 1,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.96/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.65

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