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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 55.32 and 32.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 55.32 and 32.92 is: 49.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 55.32 = 32.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/55.32 = 32.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 55.32 × 32.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.13/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.38

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