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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 50.76 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 50.76 and 29.53 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 50.76 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/50.76 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 50.76 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.94/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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