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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 50.58 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 50.58 and 29.40 is: 40.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 50.58 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/50.58 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 50.58 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.05/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.50

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