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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 55.36 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 55.36 and 29.68 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 55.36 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/55.36 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 55.36 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 1,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.98/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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