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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 55.07 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 55.07 and 34.80 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 55.07 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/55.07 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 55.07 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.26/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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