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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.36, 54.52 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.36, 54.52 and 29.13 is: 43.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.36 : 54.52 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.36/54.52 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.36x = 54.52 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.36x = 1,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.17/36.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.68

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