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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 50.97 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 50.97 and 28.32 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 50.97 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/50.97 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 50.97 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.47/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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