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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 50.52 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 50.52 and 30.82 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 50.52 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/50.52 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 50.52 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 1,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.03/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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