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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 51.04 and 33.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 51.04 and 33.01 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 51.04 = 33.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/51.04 = 33.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 51.04 × 33.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 1,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.03/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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