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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 49.62 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 49.62 and 32.37 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 49.62 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/49.62 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 49.62 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.20/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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