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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 49.90 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 49.90 and 32.08 is: 44.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 49.90 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/49.90 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 49.90 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.79/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.23

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