The average of four numbers is 36. Three of them are 34, 40 and 38. Find the fourth number

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Answer:

The fourth number is 32.

Explanation:

$36 = (34 + 40+38+x)/(4) \\36 = (112+x)/(4) \\36 * 4= 112+x\\144= 112+x\\144= 112+x\\144-112= x\\32=x\\\\So..\\x=32$

Hbgamra answered Apr 22, 2024

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