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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 49.72 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 49.72 and 32.44 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 49.72 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/49.72 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 49.72 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.92/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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