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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 54.59 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 54.59 and 34.77 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 54.59 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/54.59 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 54.59 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.99/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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