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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 51 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 51 and 35.92 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 51 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/51 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 51 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.92/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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