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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.58 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.58 and 34.27 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.58 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.58 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.58 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870.46/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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