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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.04, 54.04 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.04, 54.04 and 30.72 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.04 : 54.04 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.04/54.04 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.04x = 54.04 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.04x = 1,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.11/36.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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