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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 54.02 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 54.02 and 10.33 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 54.02 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/54.02 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 54.02 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.97/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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