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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.15, 54.25 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.15, 54.25 and 34.80 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.15 : 54.25 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.15/54.25 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.15x = 54.25 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.15x = 1,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887.90/36.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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