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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 54 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 54 and 36 is: 53.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 54 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/54 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 54 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 1,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.58

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