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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 53.85 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 53.85 and 35.34 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 53.85 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/53.85 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 53.85 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.06/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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