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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.14 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.14 and 33.18 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.14 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.14 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.14 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829.55/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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