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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 55.12 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 55.12 and 32.08 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 55.12 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/55.12 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 55.12 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.25/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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