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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.07, 54.02 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.07, 54.02 and 29.32 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.07 : 54.02 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.07/54.02 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.07x = 54.02 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.07x = 1,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.80/36.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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