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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.89, 50.90 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.89, 50.90 and 29.63 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.89 : 50.90 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.89/50.90 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.89x = 50.90 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.89x = 1,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.02/36.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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