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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.79, 50.54 and 32.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.79, 50.54 and 32.95 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.79 : 50.54 = 32.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.79/50.54 = 32.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.79x = 50.54 × 32.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.79x = 1,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.31/36.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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