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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 50.61 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 50.61 and 28.54 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 50.61 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/50.61 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 50.61 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.28/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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