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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 53.96 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 53.96 and 32.33 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 53.96 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/53.96 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 53.96 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.50/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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