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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.35, 49.95 and 32.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.35, 49.95 and 32.75 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.35 : 49.95 = 32.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.35/49.95 = 32.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.35x = 49.95 × 32.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.35x = 1,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.94/36.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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