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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.06, 53.66 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.06, 53.66 and 35.22 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.06 : 53.66 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.06/53.66 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.06x = 53.66 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.06x = 1,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.73/36.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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