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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 50.58 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 50.58 and 33.24 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 50.58 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/50.58 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 50.58 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.28/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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