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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.83, 52.14 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.83, 52.14 and 36.36 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.83 : 52.14 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.83/52.14 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.83x = 52.14 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.83x = 1,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.81/37.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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