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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 53.87 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 53.87 and 34.83 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 53.87 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/53.87 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 53.87 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 1,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.12/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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