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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 55.08 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 55.08 and 34.80 is: 51.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 55.08 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/55.08 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 55.08 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.78/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.97

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