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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.05 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.05 and 34.99 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.05 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.05 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.05 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.20/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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