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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 50.93 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 50.93 and 33.46 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 50.93 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/50.93 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 50.93 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.24/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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