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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 55.37 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 55.37 and 33.74 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 55.37 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/55.37 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 55.37 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.74/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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