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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 53.80 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 53.80 and 35.05 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 53.80 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/53.80 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 53.80 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 1,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.57/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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