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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 50.52 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 50.52 and 30.44 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 50.52 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/50.52 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 50.52 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.83/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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