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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 53.70 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 53.70 and 32.94 is: 49.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 53.70 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/53.70 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 53.70 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.88/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.14

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