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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.05 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.05 and 29.92 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.05 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.05 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.05 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.10/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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