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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.60, 55.02 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.60, 55.02 and 29.09 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.60 : 55.02 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.60/55.02 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.60x = 55.02 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.60x = 1,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.26/36.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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