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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.01 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.01 and 29.08 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.01 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.01 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.01 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.69/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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