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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.62 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.62 and 32.50 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.62 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.62 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.62 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.36/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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