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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 53.81 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 53.81 and 34.88 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 53.81 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/53.81 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 53.81 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.89/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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