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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 49.97 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 49.97 and 34.98 is: 48.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 49.97 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/49.97 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 49.97 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 1,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.78/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.15

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