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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 53.97 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 53.97 and 29.95 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 53.97 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/53.97 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 53.97 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 1,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616.40/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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