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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 54.96 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 54.96 and 34.72 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 54.96 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/54.96 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 54.96 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.21/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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