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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 49.98 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 49.98 and 29.04 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 49.98 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/49.98 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 49.98 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 1,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.42/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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