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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.35, 50.22 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.35, 50.22 and 34.13 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.35 : 50.22 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.35/50.22 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.35x = 50.22 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.35x = 1,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.01/36.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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