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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 55.13 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 55.13 and 34.29 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 55.13 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/55.13 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 55.13 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.24/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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