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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.29 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.29 and 29.30 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.29 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.29 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.29 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.00/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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