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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 53.64 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 53.64 and 34.16 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 53.64 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/53.64 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 53.64 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.34/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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