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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 50.90 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 50.90 and 33.95 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 50.90 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/50.90 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 50.90 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.01/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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