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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 53.78 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 53.78 and 35.17 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 53.78 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/53.78 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 53.78 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.13/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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