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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 50.91 and 35.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 50.91 and 35.00 is: 48.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 50.91 = 35.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/50.91 = 35.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 50.91 × 35.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.60/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.24

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