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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.15, 53.90 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.15, 53.90 and 34.74 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.15 : 53.90 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.15/53.90 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.15x = 53.90 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.15x = 1,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872.49/36.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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