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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 50.61 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 50.61 and 35.81 is: 49.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 50.61 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/50.61 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 50.61 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 1,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.91/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.01

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