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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.55, 50.37 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.55, 50.37 and 29.62 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.55 : 50.37 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.55/50.37 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.55x = 50.37 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.55x = 1,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.96/36.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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