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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 54.55 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 54.55 and 35.65 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 54.55 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/54.55 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 54.55 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.68/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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