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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 53.98 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 53.98 and 33.14 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 53.98 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/53.98 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 53.98 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 1,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.90/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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