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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.77, 50.43 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.77, 50.43 and 35.85 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.77 : 50.43 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.77/50.43 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.77x = 50.43 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.77x = 1,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.95/36.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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