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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.20, 49.92 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.20, 49.92 and 33.50 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.20 : 49.92 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.20/49.92 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.20x = 49.92 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.20x = 1,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.32/36.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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