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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 53.94 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 53.94 and 34.39 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 53.94 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/53.94 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 53.94 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 1,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854.55/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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