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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 54.97 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 54.97 and 29.80 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 54.97 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/54.97 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 54.97 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.11/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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