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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 54.81 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 54.81 and 33.72 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 54.81 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/54.81 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 54.81 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.19/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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