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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 50 and 32.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 50 and 32.58 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 50 = 32.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/50 = 32.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 50 × 32.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,629
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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