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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 51.10 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 51.10 and 34.83 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 51.10 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/51.10 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 51.10 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.73/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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