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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.15 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.15 and 35.88 is: 53.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.15 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.15 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.15 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.45/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.57

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