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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 49.98 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 49.98 and 34.04 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 49.98 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/49.98 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 49.98 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.32/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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