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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.07, 54 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.07, 54 and 29.39 is: 44.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.07 : 54 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.07/54 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.07x = 54 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.07x = 1,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.79/36.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.00

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