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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 55.21 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 55.21 and 32.94 is: 49.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 55.21 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/55.21 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 55.21 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818.62/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.17

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