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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.04 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.04 and 34.84 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.04 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.04 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.04 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917.59/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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