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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.51 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.51 and 29.39 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.51 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.51 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.51 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.33/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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