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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.04, 53.76 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.04, 53.76 and 34.08 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.04 : 53.76 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.04/53.76 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.04x = 53.76 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.04x = 1,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.14/36.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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