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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 54.80 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 54.80 and 33.86 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 54.80 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/54.80 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 54.80 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.53/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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