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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.28 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.28 and 32.45 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.28 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.28 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.28 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 1,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793.64/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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