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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 51.02 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 51.02 and 29.22 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 51.02 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/51.02 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 51.02 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490.80/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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