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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 49.88 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 49.88 and 34.51 is: 47.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 49.88 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/49.88 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 49.88 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.36/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.38

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