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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 50.76 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 50.76 and 29.56 is: 40.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 50.76 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/50.76 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 50.76 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.47/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.73

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