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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 54.74 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 54.74 and 34.49 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 54.74 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/54.74 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 54.74 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887.98/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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