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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 55.14 and 33.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 55.14 and 33.10 is: 49.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 55.14 = 33.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/55.14 = 33.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 55.14 × 33.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.13/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.52

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