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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 54.82 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 54.82 and 32.18 is: 48.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 54.82 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/54.82 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 54.82 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.11/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.02

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