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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 53.94 and 36.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 53.94 and 36.05 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 53.94 = 36.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/53.94 = 36.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 53.94 × 36.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.54/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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