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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.39, 50.19 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.39, 50.19 and 30.26 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.39 : 50.19 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.39/50.19 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.39x = 50.19 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.39x = 1,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518.50/36.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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