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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.24 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.24 and 35 is: 52.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.24 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.24 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.24 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.40/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.36

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