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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.41, 50.13 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.41, 50.13 and 29.87 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.41 : 50.13 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.41/50.13 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.41x = 50.13 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.41x = 1,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.13/36.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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