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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.03 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.03 and 34.18 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.03 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.03 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.03 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.93/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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