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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.02, 54.08 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.02, 54.08 and 20 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.02 : 54.08 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.02/54.08 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.02x = 54.08 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.02x = 1,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.60/36.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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