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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 49.88 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 49.88 and 30.03 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 49.88 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/49.88 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 49.88 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.75/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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