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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 54.98 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 54.98 and 34.53 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 54.98 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/54.98 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 54.98 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.21/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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