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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.11, 54.16 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.11, 54.16 and 18.09 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.11 : 54.16 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.11/54.16 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.11x = 54.16 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.11x = 979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.71/36.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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