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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.51, 50.42 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.51, 50.42 and 30.02 is: 41.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.51 : 50.42 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.51/50.42 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.51x = 50.42 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.51x = 1,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513.26/36.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.45

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