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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 49.66 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 49.66 and 30.88 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 49.66 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/49.66 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 49.66 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 1,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533.50/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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