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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 49.78 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 49.78 and 29.16 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 49.78 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/49.78 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 49.78 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 1,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.62/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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