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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 54.81 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 54.81 and 34.46 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 54.81 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/54.81 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 54.81 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.31/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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