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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 54.43 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 54.43 and 34.30 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 54.43 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/54.43 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 54.43 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.95/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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