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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.12, 53.93 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.12, 53.93 and 35.04 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.12 : 53.93 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.12/53.93 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.12x = 53.93 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.12x = 1,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.71/36.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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