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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 53.70 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 53.70 and 35.84 is: 53.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 53.70 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/53.70 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 53.70 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.61/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.34

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