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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.15, 49.94 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.15, 49.94 and 30.07 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.15 : 49.94 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.15/49.94 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.15x = 49.94 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.15x = 1,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.70/36.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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