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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.05, 54.09 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.05, 54.09 and 15.77 is: 23.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.05 : 54.09 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.05/54.09 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.05x = 54.09 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.05x = 852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.73/36.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.66

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