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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 53.93 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 53.93 and 21.54 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 53.93 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/53.93 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 53.93 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 1,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.54/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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