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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 49.50 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 49.50 and 33.12 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 49.50 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/49.50 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 49.50 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.44/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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