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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 54.52 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 54.52 and 33.82 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 54.52 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/54.52 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 54.52 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 1,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.87/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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