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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 50.61 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 50.61 and 34.11 is: 47.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 50.61 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/50.61 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 50.61 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.31/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.01

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