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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 53.93 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 53.93 and 32.06 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 53.93 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/53.93 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 53.93 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.21/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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