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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.12, 53.86 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.12, 53.86 and 35.56 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.12 : 53.86 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.12/53.86 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.12x = 53.86 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.12x = 1,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.26/36.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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