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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 55.08 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 55.08 and 33.57 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 55.08 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/55.08 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 55.08 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.04/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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