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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.89, 50.60 and 33.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.89, 50.60 and 33.85 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.89 : 50.60 = 33.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.89/50.60 = 33.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.89x = 50.60 × 33.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.89x = 1,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.81/36.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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