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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.46, 54.95 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.46, 54.95 and 32.01 is: 48.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.46 : 54.95 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.46/54.95 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.46x = 54.95 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.46x = 1,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758.95/36.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.24

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