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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 51.01 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 51.01 and 34.29 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 51.01 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/51.01 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 51.01 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749.13/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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