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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 50.94 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 50.94 and 29.70 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 50.94 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/50.94 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 50.94 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.92/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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