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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 54.51 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 54.51 and 32.50 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 54.51 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/54.51 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 54.51 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 1,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.52/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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