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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 49.70 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 49.70 and 29.51 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 49.70 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/49.70 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 49.70 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 1,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.25/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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