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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 54.69 and 32.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 54.69 and 32.07 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 54.69 = 32.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/54.69 = 32.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 54.69 × 32.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 1,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.91/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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