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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 55.01 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 55.01 and 33.86 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 55.01 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/55.01 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 55.01 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 1,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.19/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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