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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 50.04 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 50.04 and 30.38 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 50.04 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/50.04 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 50.04 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.97/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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