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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 55.35 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 55.35 and 34.76 is: 52.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 55.35 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/55.35 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 55.35 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.97/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.40

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