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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 49.80 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 49.80 and 30.96 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 49.80 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/49.80 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 49.80 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 1,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.81/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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