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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 50.01 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 50.01 and 34.95 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 50.01 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/50.01 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 50.01 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.85/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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