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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 50.34 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 50.34 and 30.39 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 50.34 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/50.34 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 50.34 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.83/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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