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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 53.84 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 53.84 and 35.20 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 53.84 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/53.84 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 53.84 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 1,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.17/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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