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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 50.85 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 50.85 and 33.50 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 50.85 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/50.85 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 50.85 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.48/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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