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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 50.30 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 50.30 and 36.67 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 50.30 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/50.30 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 50.30 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.50/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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