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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 54.91 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 54.91 and 29.11 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 54.91 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/54.91 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 54.91 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.22/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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