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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.14 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.14 and 34.69 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.14 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.14 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.14 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 1,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.81/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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