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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 54.66 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 54.66 and 34.94 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 54.66 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/54.66 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 54.66 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.09/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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