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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.32, 54.68 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.32, 54.68 and 33.44 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.32 : 54.68 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.32/54.68 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.32x = 54.68 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.32x = 1,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.06/36.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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