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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 55.51 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 55.51 and 34.73 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 55.51 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/55.51 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 55.51 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.86/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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