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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.25, 53.96 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.25, 53.96 and 35.40 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.25 : 53.96 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.25/53.96 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.25x = 53.96 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.25x = 1,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.18/36.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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