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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.04 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.04 and 21.59 is: 32.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.04 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.04 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.04 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 1,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.67/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.38

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