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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 55.26 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 55.26 and 33.87 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 55.26 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/55.26 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 55.26 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.66/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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