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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 50.24 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 50.24 and 32.85 is: 45.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 50.24 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/50.24 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 50.24 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 1,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650.38/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.23

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