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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 53.99 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 53.99 and 34.14 is: 51.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 53.99 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/53.99 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 53.99 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.22/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.12

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