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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.23 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.23 and 33.17 is: 49.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.23 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.23 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.23 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.98/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.62

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