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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 50.69 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 50.69 and 32.96 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 50.69 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/50.69 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 50.69 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.67/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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