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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 53.96 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 53.96 and 35.39 is: 52.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 53.96 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/53.96 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 53.96 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 1,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.60/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.81

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