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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.07, 54.06 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.07, 54.06 and 34.72 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.07 : 54.06 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.07/54.06 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.07x = 54.06 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.07x = 1,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.96/36.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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