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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 53.99 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 53.99 and 34.04 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 53.99 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/53.99 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 53.99 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.38/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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