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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 50.78 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 50.78 and 34.96 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 50.78 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/50.78 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 50.78 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 1,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.27/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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