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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 53.99 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 53.99 and 33.99 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 53.99 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/53.99 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 53.99 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.21/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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