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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.27, 54.36 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.27, 54.36 and 15.96 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.27 : 54.36 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.27/54.36 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.27x = 54.36 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.27x = 867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.59/36.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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