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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.81, 50.67 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.81, 50.67 and 29.88 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.81 : 50.67 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.81/50.67 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.81x = 50.67 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.81x = 1,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.02/36.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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