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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 50.60 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 50.60 and 28.50 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 50.60 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/50.60 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 50.60 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.96/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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