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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.13, 53.96 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.13, 53.96 and 34 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.13 : 53.96 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.13/53.96 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.13x = 53.96 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.13x = 1,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.47/36.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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