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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.90 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.90 and 33.94 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.90 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.90 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.90 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.31/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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