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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 53.84 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 53.84 and 33.78 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 53.84 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/53.84 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 53.84 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818.72/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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