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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 54.29 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 54.29 and 30.84 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 54.29 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/54.29 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 54.29 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.15/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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