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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.13, 54.21 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.13, 54.21 and 21.88 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.13 : 54.21 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.13/54.21 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.13x = 54.21 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.13x = 1,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.11/36.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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