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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.68, 50.58 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.68, 50.58 and 29.44 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.68 : 50.58 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.68/50.58 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.68x = 50.58 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.68x = 1,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.08/36.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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