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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.08 and 33.73 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.08 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.08 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.08 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.71/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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