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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 54.72 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 54.72 and 34.98 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 54.72 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/54.72 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 54.72 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914.11/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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