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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 50.04 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 50.04 and 30.68 is: 42.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 50.04 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/50.04 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 50.04 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 1,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.98/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.39

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