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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 49.62 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 49.62 and 29.84 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 49.62 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/49.62 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 49.62 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.66/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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