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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 49.79 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 49.79 and 29.21 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 49.79 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/49.79 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 49.79 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 1,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.19/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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