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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.02 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.02 and 22.52 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.02 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.02 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.02 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 1,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.15/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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