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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 51 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 51 and 29.69 is: 40.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 51 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/51 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 51 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.19/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.98

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