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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 49.86 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 49.86 and 33.21 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 49.86 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/49.86 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 49.86 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655.85/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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