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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.34, 50.20 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.34, 50.20 and 29.86 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.34 : 50.20 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.34/50.20 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.34x = 50.20 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.34x = 1,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.97/36.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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