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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.59, 54.56 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.59, 54.56 and 33.63 is: 50.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.59 : 54.56 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.59/54.56 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.59x = 54.56 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.59x = 1,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.99/36.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.15

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