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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 50.73 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 50.73 and 34.71 is: 47.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 50.73 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/50.73 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 50.73 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760.84/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.87

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