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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 50.33 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 50.33 and 30.15 is: 41.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 50.33 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/50.33 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 50.33 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 1,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.30/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.42

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