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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 49.62 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 49.62 and 32.97 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 49.62 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/49.62 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 49.62 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 1,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.97/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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