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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 54.09 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 54.09 and 34.71 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 54.09 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/54.09 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 54.09 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.46/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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