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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 50.33 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 50.33 and 35.20 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 50.33 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/50.33 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 50.33 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.62/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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