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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.65, 50.27 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.65, 50.27 and 35.99 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.65 : 50.27 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.65/50.27 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.65x = 50.27 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.65x = 1,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.79/36.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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