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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 54.30 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 54.30 and 34.72 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 54.30 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/54.30 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 54.30 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.30/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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