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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 49.59 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 49.59 and 34.26 is: 47.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 49.59 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/49.59 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 49.59 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.95/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.11

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