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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 50.64 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 50.64 and 28.55 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 50.64 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/50.64 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 50.64 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.52/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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