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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 49.71 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 49.71 and 32.50 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 49.71 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/49.71 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 49.71 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.58/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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