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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 54 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 54 and 35.91 is: 53.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 54 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/54 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 54 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939.14/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.61

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