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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 50.86 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 50.86 and 30.44 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 50.86 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/50.86 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 50.86 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548.18/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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