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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 55.45 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 55.45 and 34.54 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 55.45 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/55.45 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 55.45 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 1,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.24/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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