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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.79, 55.20 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.79, 55.20 and 29.18 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.79 : 55.20 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.79/55.20 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.79x = 55.20 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.79x = 1,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.74/36.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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