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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 54.09 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 54.09 and 18.04 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 54.09 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/54.09 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 54.09 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.46/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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