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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 49.98 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 49.98 and 30.72 is: 42.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 49.98 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/49.98 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 49.98 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535.39/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.44

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