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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 50.48 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 50.48 and 34.48 is: 47.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 50.48 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/50.48 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 50.48 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.55/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.25

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