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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.21 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.21 and 29.19 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.21 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.21 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.21 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.58/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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