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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 54.03 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 54.03 and 24.54 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 54.03 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/54.03 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 54.03 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 1,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.77/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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