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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.18, 54.53 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.18, 54.53 and 35.87 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.18 : 54.53 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.18/54.53 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.18x = 54.53 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.18x = 1,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.54/36.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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