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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 53.91 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 53.91 and 35.13 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 53.91 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/53.91 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 53.91 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.86/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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