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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 50.69 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 50.69 and 33.30 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 50.69 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/50.69 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 50.69 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.81/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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