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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.09, 49.86 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.09, 49.86 and 32.08 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.09 : 49.86 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.09/49.86 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.09x = 49.86 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.09x = 1,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.51/36.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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