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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 50.56 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 50.56 and 29.74 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 50.56 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/50.56 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 50.56 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.65/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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