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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 49.68 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 49.68 and 29.52 is: 40.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 49.68 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/49.68 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 49.68 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.55/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.74

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