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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 54.93 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 54.93 and 33.30 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 54.93 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/54.93 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 54.93 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 1,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829.17/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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