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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 54.76 and 32.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 54.76 and 32.83 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 54.76 = 32.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/54.76 = 32.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 54.76 × 32.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.77/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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