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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 55.18 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 55.18 and 32.23 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 55.18 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/55.18 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 55.18 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 1,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.45/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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