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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 55 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 55 and 32.68 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 55 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/55 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 55 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 1,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.40/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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