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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 54 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 54 and 24.55 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 54 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/54 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 54 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.57/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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