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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 55.19 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 55.19 and 32.33 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 55.19 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/55.19 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 55.19 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.51/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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