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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 50.47 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 50.47 and 35.68 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 50.47 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/50.47 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 50.47 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.59/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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