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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.24, 54.46 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.24, 54.46 and 35.33 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.24 : 54.46 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.24/54.46 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.24x = 54.46 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.24x = 1,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.62/36.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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