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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 54.03 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 54.03 and 29.21 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 54.03 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/54.03 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 54.03 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.95/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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