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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 54.94 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 54.94 and 34.31 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 54.94 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/54.94 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 54.94 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.99/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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