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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.22, 54.36 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.22, 54.36 and 35.86 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.22 : 54.36 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.22/54.36 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.22x = 54.36 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.22x = 1,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.35/36.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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