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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 50.16 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 50.16 and 30.96 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 50.16 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/50.16 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 50.16 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 1,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.95/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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