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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.41 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.41 and 29.87 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.41 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.41 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.41 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.21/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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