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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.24, 50.08 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.24, 50.08 and 30.48 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.24 : 50.08 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.24/50.08 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.24x = 50.08 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.24x = 1,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.44/36.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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