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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 54.45 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 54.45 and 33.68 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 54.45 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/54.45 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 54.45 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.01/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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