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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 53.77 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 53.77 and 33.63 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 53.77 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/53.77 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 53.77 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.02/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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